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Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach (Scaredy Squirrel) | 
| Author: Melanie Watt
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 12602
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 32
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 8 x 0.5
ISBN: 1554532256
EAN: 9781554532254
ASIN: 1554532256
Publication Date: March 1, 2008
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
We know by now that Scaredy Squirrel only feels safe when he's at home in his nut tree, with his defenses, his emergency kit and his back-up plans at the ready. So even though the sun is shining and it's time for a vacation, Scaredy does not want to go to the beach - that vast, frightening place where a squirrel could get stranded. (Not to mention other hazards such as sea monsters, falling coconuts, seagulls, pirates and lobsters.) Instead, Scaredy builds his own safe beach getaway under his nut tree, complete with germ-free inflatable pool, artificial beach scenery, a flashlight and a plastic flamingo. Still, the lure of the genuine beach is strong - even a dedicated homebody such as Scaredy can't resist it forever. Can his back-up plans save him from its perils? Will his No.65 sunscreen protect his delicate complexion?
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| Customer Reviews:
 Scaredy Squirrel Makes A Friend is BETTER! July 11, 2008
Katie Thieman (Lake of The Pines, CA)
This is a great children's book, far better than most out there! But, Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend is even better! Check it out!
A Mob of Lobsters! June 10, 2008
Amanda J. Henning (Marysville, Ohio United States)
I am a Youth Services Librarian, and I was so thrilled to hear that there was a third Scaredy Squirrel book coming out! Melanie Watt doesn't disappoint, the third book is just as witty and fun as the previous two. Like Mo Willems, Watt's illustrations are simple but incredibly expressive and funny. I love the way she draws the emotions of her characters, and the angry lobsters had me giggling all over the library. This book is just too cute and witty and hilarious, what a great summer read for kids!
Scaredy Squirrel Does it Again! May 31, 2008
Renee M. Sheffield (Buffalo, NY)
Once again Watt delivers a classic story about a terrified squirrel. I am a school librarian, and these books work great with pre-k to fifth grade. I hope Watt keeps writing more books about our favorite squirrel!
The most read book at our house! April 22, 2008
Amy Balding
This is the most read book at our house! Funny, awesome pictures, easy to read. We love all the scaredy squirrel books.
A very humorous book about problem solving March 27, 2008
Reader Views (Austin, Texas)
Reviewed by Conner (age 4) and Mom for Reader Views (3/08)
Scaredy Squirrel is frightened of a lot of things: crowds, seagulls, and jellyfish. He wants to experience the tranquil getaway of his own beach, but he is missing things to make it real. So he embarks on a mission to go to the beach and bring back the objects he needs to make his own beach feel like a real getaway. Of course, no adventure goes exactly as planned, even with Scaredy's extreme talent in plan and map making.
"Do you think that the squirrel should be scared?"
"No, he made plans. Though he was scared of seagulls, jellyfish, coconuts, lobsters, pirate ships and sea monsters."
"Are you scared of them?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"I can just hit them."
"Do you like the beach?"
"Not very much, because I don't like sharks."
"Do you think it's important to make plans?"
"Yes, because you could get lost. Let's make a map Mommy."
"Why do you think he was scared?"
"I don't know."
"Do you think he was scared because he doesn't know what things are?"
"No! I'm not scared of anything."
Then we proceeded to make our own map.
Parent's comments:
"Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach" is a very humorous book about problem solving and handling contingencies. I liked that it took a relatively simple event, going to the beach, and broke it down into steps and ideas that probably occur naturally to an adult, but could be very important detail in the mind of a young child. It was also inspiring to us to make our own plans and detailed maps.
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